Iceberg Climbing Rose
Vines & Climbers
- Double white blooms with a sweet, honey fragrance.
- Tall, vigorous rose: trail up arbors, fences & more!
- Charming climbing rose is a staple in cottage gardens.
- Blooms late spring through the first frost.
- Zones 5-11, sun, up to 15' tall x 6’ wide at maturity.
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Description
Climbing roses are a cottage garden staple that look stunning when trained on trellises, arbors, pergolas, fences, and walls. Plant in a patio container or get creative with landscaping projects; there are many ways to enjoy the beauty of climbing roses at home. To reduce the risk of disease, be sure to plant in an area with full sun and well-drained soil.
Details
Common name: Climbing rose
Zone: 5-11
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8-15' tall x 6’ wide
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Dark Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Late spring - early fall.
Features: Privacy & screening, heat tolerant, fragrant, best for beginners, heat tolerant, fragrant, container plants, cold tolerant, sun plants, climbing roses, all roses, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Accent, cottage gardening, screen, vines and climbers
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun). This encourages the best flower production while also aiding in disease resistance.
Water: For best results, roses should get about an inch of water each week, through rainfall or irrigation. This can be difficult to gauge, but if you avoid keeping plants too wet or too dry, they'll be fine. When watering roses, whether by hand or with an irrigation system, avoid wetting the foliage, which encourages leaf spot diseases and powdery mildew.
Spacing: 6 feet, minimum
Fertilizing: Roses benefit from high levels of nutrients, increasing flowering as a result. We recommend a granular rose fertilizer applied in early spring, just as the ground begins to thaw. If you wish, you can make additional applications in late spring and early summer, but do not fertilize after mid/late July.
Winterizing: In both warm and cold climates, a 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended year-round, especially in winter. In cold climates, wait until spring to prune; warmer areas may prune in autumn if desired.
Maintenance & pruning: We do recommend yearly pruning of roses, as this encourages thick, vigorous growth and the best flower coverage. Aim to cut back to just above a large, vigorous bud. The bigger the bud you cut back to, the thicker and more vigorous the growth will be. Remove any spindly stems entirely. If roses show signs of leaf spot, remove affected portions. Most roses we offer do not require deadheading, but you may do so if you wish.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
